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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Level 0 : Level 0 entails basically no collaboration, and only 2D CAD drafting is used. Level 1 : Level 1 BIM is a combination of 3D CAD and 2D for drafting. Asset Information Model (AIM). BIM Execution Plan.

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Is Two D from Two D still cheaper than Two D from Three D?

DebunkTheBIM

Should documentation that is based on a coordinated 3D digital model be charged at a higher price than straight CAD-ed one is? They claim not to be, though the day-to-day results show otherwise, it is definitely not faster than if done by competent 3D modellers/documenters. I.e. it is cheaper this way.

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DebunkTheBIM: $aving with BIM ('What is this BIM of yours going to.

DebunkTheBIM

I definitely would, with pleasure even, as it would also mean I could finally have an intelligent conversation on the subject. Instead, I operate daily in environments where ‘modelling for interpretation’ is considered to be a dirty concept. The Abu Dhabi Municipality is asking for CAD files.A ► 2011.

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U.K. National BIM Survey Released 2012 – BIM in UK as Confusing as in the US?

Building Information Management

Organizational Use of CAD. 80%+ agreed BIM increases the coordination of construction documents, with 65% of those using the technology saying BIM delivered cost efficiencies. 80%+ agreed BIM increases the coordination of construction documents, with 65% of those using the technology saying BIM delivered cost efficiencies.

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Difference Between Sketching and Drawing | What Are Conceptual Sketches | Architecture Concept Drawing | Types of Drawings for Building Design

CivilJungle

it can also go into considerable depth, including design illustrations, indicative plans, sections and elevations and 3D Models of a development approach. ”. Conceptual Sketches Definition. They are not intended to be accurate or definitive, merely a way of investigating and design principles and aesthetic concepts. Floor plan.

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AEC Millennials, where are you? Where is your voice? Here is a New Year’s resolution you might like to consider!

DebunkTheBIM

The most popular definition says, that Millennials (also known as Generation Y) are the demographic cohort following Generation X. The arty types will, of course venture into pretty diaries, hand written journals and within the architectural corner of the industry hand-sketching, physical model making etc.

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BIM IP

Building Information Management

For some reason BIM authors (architects, engineers, etc) think that because they create the initial BIM information they have the right to full control and to charge for the BIM model throughout the life of the building. The architect doesn’t model ductwork, they use the mechanical engineer’s model.

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